A later than usual bud break and slightly cooler temperatures greeted the 2010 growing season. Once summer finally arrived in mid-July, four weeks of fabulous heat and sunshine filled the "valley". This wonderful weather lasted until mid-August, and through the important beginning stage of ripening called 'veraison'. A gift from above came in late September with a spell of great weather, and October was drier than usual, which assisted in ending the vintage on a high note. The grapes were left hanging about two weeks longer than usual to allow for complete ripeness. Although grape tonnage was down, this enhanced the concentration of flavours. The last day of harvest, November 8, arrived with great promise for fresh and vibrant whites, and fruit-forward reds.
Sandhill Small Lots Viognier 2010
Silver - 2011 BC Wine Awards - Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Sandhill Pinot Gris 2010
Winner - 2011 Pinot Gris du Monde
Bronze - 2011 BC Wine Awards - Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Sandhill Rose 2010
Silver - 2011 BC Wine Awards - Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Sandhill Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Double Gold - Best in Class - 2011 All Canadian Wine Championships
Gold - 2011 BC Wine Awards - Okanagan Fall Wine Festival